Only if your FT3 is not high. If fine, go ahead and continue taking it.

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My Oct 8 labs - FT3 3.07 with the range 2.5 to 4.3
so guess I'm not real sure....:))

Does the Selenium only comes in the 200 mcg size? Mine are 100 mcg size to make it easier to add more if needed if I go beyond the 100 mcg, that is.

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I would imagine they do - I've just been on the 200 mcg since I started with the MMI for the Graves - have taken it faithfully since the beginning. Can't remember if it was here or Elaine Moore or both most likely, that recommended the Selenium.
So you think 100? I assume that I just watch the FT3? I honestly don't have a clue how it affects my labs because I've always taken it....:))
Thanks for the help.

If you can get the Selenium in the 100s size that is what I would do.

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Definitely stop after 6 months, overdose can be serious. That's why the original study stopped after that time

I've been taking 200mcg of Selenium now for over 5 years. As mmz mentioned...as long as your FT3 is in a good place...which it is for you...your ok. Selenium aids in the conversion of T4 to T3. The average adult needs 400mcg of Selenium per day...we get around 200mcg through our diet providing you are eating a well balanced diet...so compensating with 200mcg should be safe and selenium is critical to good health on many levels...Big Hugs...Kathy

I take it back, 200ug would normally be ok; there's a new extended trial just starting http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/14/1/119

However it's definitely possible to overdo it; it depends somewhat on dietary intake. If it were me I'd probably get a blood test done if I were going beyond 6 months. (which prompted by Diarytech, thanks, I might now do)

Thanks much. I've never had it tested formally but feel good about where my FT3 is and has been through the process. I've been on it for 2.5 yrs and may drop to the 100 and hang out there and see how things go in January.
Thanks so much again. You all are awesome!!!

Re: Selenium

So just to be clear, selenium is not recommended if your t3 levels are still high....correct? Thank you so much.

dsgreen55:

Yes, don't take Selenium when the FT3 is high.

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When I was a young woman I often craved Brazil nuts and dried apricots, especially when I was a little depressed. Later I read that one Brazil nut had about the whole daily requirement of Selenium and that it would often stave off depression.

I would definitely reduce the dose if possible, or switch to eating a Brazil nut, or otherwise ensure getting a healthy diet including sources of selenium.

Hi all,
I've reduced it to 100 mcg daily. Love the Brazil nuts but don't have them around very often so figure this is a safer bet. Will see in Jan when I have labs done again. Feeling fine off the meds so fingers and toes crossed...:))

Sounds good! :-)

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